
Aug 6, 2026
✦NDTV
India's Fatty Liver Crisis Deepens: Over 120 Million Estimated To Be Affected, Experts Call For Urgent Screening
India faces a growing health crisis as fatty liver disease now affects 120 million people. Experts say the condition, once linked to alcohol, is driven by obesity and sedentary lifestyles. With 35.4% of children also affected, doctors urge wider screening to prevent long-term liver damage and other serious metabolic disorders.